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Abilene
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Abilene say that the rec center construction at Cesar Chavez and GV Daniels is limiting affordable summer childcare and safe play options for kids. They worry that expensive alternatives will force families to seek high-priced programs — construction is set to finish early next year. KTXS
- ➤ The KTXS news station building sustained extensive damage from severe storms late Sunday night, and city experts visited the unstable site on Tuesday morning to determine if it will be remodeled or rebuilt — officials urge staff and residents to avoid the area as further storms could worsen the damage. KTXS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Abilene man died Friday on Possum Kingdom Lake after being struck by a boat's propeller while tubing, and the boat's driver, 21-year-old Justin Mitchell Pillard, was charged with intoxicated manslaughter + officials urged boaters to use a spotter to improve safety. KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau advised Abilene residents to research contractors and request at least three quotes after recent storm damage to avoid scams—by checking work history, references, license, and insurance. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Christian University opened its TV studio for KTXS staff after Sunday night's storms left the station’s equipment flooded and its broadcast tower in pieces — the partnership holds full-circle meaning for local journalism with many staff being ACU alumni — and the station has no set timeline for repairs. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
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Della Rose Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — The Ice House at LSDG — $10 cover — Enjoy a captivating blend of country, rock, and Americana from local duo Della Rose.
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Abilene Sip & Social
6-8 p.m. — Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery — Free entry — Connect, learn, and share in a supportive evening focused on special education resources.
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Seussical Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a colorful adaptation of Dr. Seuss' beloved characters in a magical musical journey.
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Decades Run 5K
12 AM — Abilene Christian University — Registration required — Participate in a fun run benefiting mental health services for local youth.
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Walk with Noe 3K/5K Event
8 AM – 12 PM — Abilene Christian University — Participation fee required — Walk or run for a good cause in this annual community event.
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Breakthrough Basketball Attack & Counter Camp
N/A — Mon, Jul 7 – Wed, Jul 9 — Abilene Youth Sports Authority (AYSA) — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching in an empowering environment.
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